The Junior Optimist International (JOI) Michigan District is hosting its annual in-person May Summit! The gathering will be held at the Costick Center on 11 Mile Road. It will run from 10 AM to 2 PM on May 30th.
To attend the Summit, you must pay $10 up front!
What to Expect:
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- Icebreaker: We will share recent community projects to get to know one another and catch up on recent JOI events.
- State Updates: We will rehash on recent plans that the state has to share, such as District-wide projects for the summer.
- Lunch Break! – We will have an assortment of snacks and catering to offer to attendees!
- Elections: We will hold our annual elections for our next state officers!
- [If you are interested in running, please contact Tom Neal (ttneal@sbcglobal.net) for more information.]
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- Club Awards: We will reward our district clubs that have shown the most commitment and optimism this year!
- National JOI Summit: Learn more about the upcoming National JOI Summit in St. Louis, Missouri (July 17–20).
- Updates on project-> Milkweed for Monarchs: We will share recent news of our project, Milkweed for Monarchs. Including a detailed process of how to stratify and plant seeds!
- Literacy Tutoring: We will discuss some prevalent issues in the State of Michigan and some ideas on how to ameliorate these problems by discussing helpful organizations and service efforts.
- We will wrap up by introducing our new State Board and reciting the Optimist Creed!
- RSVP Link: Click here to RSVP
This is an amazing opportunity for all optimists to connect and engage with each other. We encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and take the chance to learn and inspire others! We look forward to seeing you there!
